Xiaomi‘s founder Lei Jun announced a significant achievement for the company today: the inauguration of its smart factory in Changping, Beijing. This factory is unique as it features a self-developed production line capable of producing over 10 million flagship smartphones annually. This marks Xiaomi's first large-scale, self-owned manufacturing facility and represents a significant step in its smart manufacturing endeavors.
Xiaomi’s Smart Manufacturing Leap: Changping Factory in Full Swing
The timing of this announcement is noteworthy, coming just before the much-anticipated launch of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra on February 22nd. Lei Jun revealed that both the Xiaomi 14 Bay Blue and the 14 Ultra underwent validation of their innovative technologies within this very factory.
The Smart Features of Xiaomi's Changping Factory
What sets this factory apart is its impressive 96.8% self-developed rate for component testing and packaging equipment, along with a flawless 100% rating for its factory software. This high level of in-house development results in a remarkably automated and digitized production process that can analyze data in real-time, enabling self-improvement and decision-making. Essentially, the factory can learn autonomously, ensuring consistent quality and operational efficiency.
Xiaomi had previously ventured into smart manufacturing with its first intelligent factory in Beijing Yizhuang, which commenced operations in late 2019. However, the new Changping factory surpasses its predecessor in size, with a footprint ten times larger. It incorporates a second-generation intelligent production line for smartphones, covering everything from circuit board mounting and testing to final assembly, packaging, and shipping. The factory is estimated to generate an annual output value of an impressive 60 billion yuan.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra: Anticipated Features and Specifications
The upcoming Xiaomi 14 Ultra, set for reveal on February 22nd, is expected to offer a range of impressive features. It will include a powerful Sony LYT900 main camera equipped with OIS and a variable aperture of up to f1.6. Additionally, the phone will feature three secondary cameras: a 50MP ultrawide, a 50MP telephoto, and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens.
Furthermore, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is anticipated to sport a flat back and display, a 6.73-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support, and an option for a titanium frame. The phone is projected to weigh under 220 grams and will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and a 5300mAh battery with fast charging capabilities.
Original Pricing and Specifications:
- Xiaomi 14 Ultra: Expected to feature a Sony LYT900 main camera with OIS and variable aperture up to f1.6. It will include three secondary cameras - 50MP ultrawide, 50MP telephoto, and 50MP periscope telephoto lens. The phone will have a 6.73-inch AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, a titanium frame option, weigh under 220 grams, and be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and a 5300mAh battery with fast charging.
